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MDX-300 Series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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MDX-300 Series
Contents
Registering Your MDX-300 tester ............................................................. 5
Capabilities ............................................................................................... 6
Display and Keypad.................................................................................. 6
Preparations Before the Test .................................................................... 8
Connecting the Tester............................................................................... 8
Battery Test............................................................................................... 8
Battery Test Results ........................................................................... 10
Starter System Test ............................................................................... 10
Starter System Test Results .............................................................. 11
Charging System Test ........................................................................... 11
Charging System Test Results........................................................... 11
Test Messages........................................................................................ 13
Options Menu ......................................................................................... 15
Print Results ..................................................................................... 15
View Results ..................................................................................... 15
Perform Test ..................................................................................... 15
Voltmeter .......................................................................................... 16
Set Address ....................................................................................... 16
Language .......................................................................................... 16
Changing the Printer Paper .................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting the Printer .................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting the Display ................................................................... 19
Replacing the 9-Volt Battery ................................................................... 19
Specifications ......................................................................................... 20
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MDX-300 Series
Serial number
The back of the tester also provides clamp holders for keeping your clamps secure when
not in use.
MDX-300 Series
CAUTION
Capabilities
The Battery & Electrical System Tester tests 12-volt regular, AGM, and gel
batteries, and 12-volt starting and charging systems of passenger cars
and light trucks. It displays the test results in seconds and features a builtin printer to provide customers with a copy of the results.
Additional features include the ability to:
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1 Use the UP and DOWN ARROW
buttons to choose test parameters
and scroll to menu options.
Printer
Display showing
battery voltage
VIEW RESULTS
PERFORM TEST
VOLTMETER
SET ADDRESS
LANGUAGE
Use the ARROW buttons to scroll
up or down to options in the list,
and press ENTER to select.
For information about the options, see Options Menu on page 15.
To turn off the tester when not connected to the battery, briefly press and
hold the MENU button.
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Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal and the black
clamp to the negative () terminal.
For a proper connection, rock the clamps back and forth. The tester
requires that both sides of each clamp be firmly connected before
testing. A poor connection will produce a CHECK CONNECTION
or WIGGLE CLAMPS message. If the message appears, clean the
terminals and reconnect the clamps.
Battery Test
When you first connect the tester to the battery, it functions as a voltmeter
until you press the ENTER button to start the test.
After you press ENTER, scroll to each parameter using the UP or DOWN
ARROW button and press ENTER to select. If any messages appear during the test, see Test Messages on page 13.
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1. BAT. LOCATION: Scroll to and select OUT OF VEHICLE for a battery
not connected to a vehicle or IN VEHICLE. The in-vehicle test includes
the options of testing the starting and charging systems.
IMPORTANT: The performance of the starting and charging systems
depends on the batterys condition. It is important that the battery is
good and fully charged before any further system testing.
2. BATTERY TYPE: Scroll to and select REGULAR lead-acid, AGM, or
GEL.
3. STANDARD: Scroll to and select the batterys rating system. The
available rating systems and their ranges are:
Standard
Description
Range
CCA
EN
Europa-Norm
IEC
SAE
DIN
Deutsche Industrie-Norm
100900
100550
4. BAT. RATING: Scroll to and select the rating units. They increase and
decrease by five units. To increase scrolling speed, press and hold the
UP or DOWN ARROW button.
5. Press ENTER to start the test. Within seconds the tester displays the
results, which consist of a decision on the batterys condition and its
measured voltage. The tester also displays your selected battery rating and the rating units.
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Battery Test Results
Decision
Interpretation
GOOD BATTERY
GOODRECHARGE
CHARGE
& RETEST
REPLACE
BATTERY
BAD CELLREPLACE
If you have completed an out-of-vehicle test, the display alternates between the battery test results and the message PRESS FOR TO PRINT.
Because the printer is powered by the voltage of the battery you are testing the battery voltage must be greater than 9 volts. Keep the clamps
connected and press ENTER. For more information about the printer, see
Changing the Printer Paper on page 17 and Troubleshooting Printer
Problems on page 18.
To quit before printing, disconnect the clamps. Remember to print out your
test results before the next test.
IMPORTANT: The tester retains the results of the last test only. When you
start a new test, the last results are overwritten.
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Starter System Test Results
Decision
Interpretation
CRANKING
VOLTAGE OK
CRANKING
VOLTAGE LOW
CHARGE BATTERY
The starter voltage is low and the battery is discharged. Fully charge the battery and repeat the
starter system test.
REPLACE BATTERY
Interpretation
CHARGING
VOLTAGE OK
The system is showing normal output from the alternator. No problem detected.
CHARGING
VOLTAGE NONE
Check the belts to ensure the alternator is rotating with the engine running. Replace broken
or slipping belts and retest.
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Decision
CHARGING
VOLTAGE NONE
(continued)
CHARGING
VOLTAGE LOW
CHARGING
VOLTAGE HIGH
Interpretation
Check all connections to and from the alternator, especially the connection to the battery. If
the connection is loose or heavily corroded,
clean or replace the cable and retest.
Check the belts to ensure the alternator is rotating with the engine running. Replace broken or
slipping belts and retest.
Check to ensure there are no loose connections and that the ground connection is normal.
If there are no connection problems, replace the
regulator. Most alternators have a built-in regulator that requires replacing the alternator. In
older vehicles that use external voltage regulators, you may need to replace only the voltage
regulator.
continued
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Decision
CHARGING
VOLTAGE HIGH
(continued)
Interpretation
Test Messages
In some cases the tester asks for additional information before completing
a test. It may also warn you of a condition that prevents proper testing.
Test Message
Interpretation
BATTERY TEMP.
If the tester detects that the temperature of the
ABOVE or BELOW battery may make a difference in the result, it
0 C
will ask you to select if the battery temperature is
above or below 0 C. It will resume the test after
you make your selection.
BEFORE or
AFTER CHARGE
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Test Message
Interpretation
CONNECT TO
BATTERY
CHECK
CONNECTION
NON 12-VOLT
SYSTEM
DETECTED
REVERSE
CONNECTION
SURFACE
CHARGE
DETECTED
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SYSTEM
NOISE/
UNSTABLE
BATTERY
(continued)
WIGGLE
CLAMPS
Options Menu
To select the following options, press and hold the MENU button. Use
the UP or DOWN ARROW button to scroll to an option and press
ENTER to select.
Print Results
Select this option to print the results of the last test you performed on the
battery, starter and charging system. To power the tester, connect the tester to a 12-volt battery with over 9 volts of power.
IMPORTANT: Remember to print the results before you start a new test.
The previous results are overwritten by the new test results.
For information on changing the printer paper and troubleshooting, see
pages 18 and 19.
View Results
Select this option to view the last performed battery, starter and charging
system test.
Perform Test
Select this option to perform a battery test without first connecting to a
battery.
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Voltmeter
CAUTION: Connecting the tester to a voltage source greater than 30 Vdc
can damage the testers circuitry.
Select this option to view the battery voltage. Press ENTER to continue
testing the battery. Press BACK to return to the menu.
Set Address
Select this option to create a header for your printed test results showing
your store name, address, and phone number. There are six lines with 16
characters per line. The lines contain a default header, which is displayed
two per screen that you can overwrite.
To help you edit and center your coupon use a pencil to write the information in the template below before entering it into the tester.
Header Template
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
To create a header:
1. Select SET ADDRESS from the menu.
2. The cursor blinks below the character that is ready for editing. Use the
ARROW buttons to scroll to the character that you want to edit.
3. Press the ENTER button to select and move to the next space.
NOTE: Insert a blank space by scrolling to the space character located
between the Z and 0 (zero) characters and press ENTER. Press the
BACK button to move the cursor back one space.
4. Continue until you have entered all of the information. Exit by entering
the last available character.
Language
Select a language for the testers user interface and printouts.
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paper
sensor
2. Place a new roll of paper in the compartment, and pull the paper forward so that it extends past the serrated edge of the paper slot.
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3. Close the door and make sure the lever locks securely.
paper
NOTE: For a clean tear, pull the paper along the edge of the plastic.
Do not pull the paper straight out of the printer.
VOLTAGE TOO
LOW TO PRINT
Interpretation
Make sure that the clamps are connected properly: red clamp to the positive (+) terminal and
the black clamp to the negative (-) terminal.
Check that both sides of the clamps are making contact with the terminals.
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The vehicle battery may be too low (below 1 volt) to power the analyzer. Fully charge the battery and retest.
If the analyzer does not power on when you press and hold the
MENU button, replace the 9-volt battery.
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3. Slide the door off as shown in the illustration.
4. Remove the discharged battery.
5. Insert a 9-volt battery as shown below, making sure the positive and
negative terminals are positioned correctly.
6. Reposition the cover and tighten the screw.
slide the door in this direction
Specifications
Model:
MDX-300 Series
Cable Length:
533.4 mm
Display:
LCD graphics display
Power Requirements:
Uses power of battery
under test or 9-volt battery
Temperature Compensation:
Tester-prompted
Voltmeter:
0 to 30 Vdc +/- 0.05 Vdc
Operating Temperature:
-18 C to 50 C
5 C to 40 C (printer)
Languages: 19
Test Range:
100900 CCA, 100900 SAE,
100550 DIN, 100900 EN,
100550 IEC
Built-in Printer:
Powered by battery under
test
Housing Material:
Acid-resistant ABS plastic
Dimensions:
230 mm x 102 mm x 65 mm
Weight:
499 g
Voltage Range:
Tests 12-volt batteries down
to 1 volt
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Patents
The tester is made in the U.S.A. by MIDTRONICS, INC. and is protected by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,323,650; 6,316,914;
6,304,087; 6,249,124; 6,163,156; 6,091,245; 6,051,976; 5,831,435;
5,821,756; 5,757,192; 5,592,093; 5,585,728; 5,572,136; 4,912,416;
4,881,038; 4,825,170; 4,816,768; 4,322,685; Canadian patents: 1,280,164;
1,295,680; United Kingdom patents: 0,417,173; 0,672,248; German patents: 689 23 281.0-08; 693 25 388.6; 93 21 638.6; and other U.S. and
Foreign patents issued and pending. This product may utilize technology
exclusively licensed to Midtronics, Inc. by Johnson Controls, Inc. and/or
Motorola, Inc.
Limited Warranty
This battery tester is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase. Midtronics
will, at our option, repair the unit or replace the unit with a remanufactured
tester. This limited warranty applies only to the Midtronics battery tester and
does not cover any other equipment, wear and tear parts such as the cable,
static damage, water damage, over-voltage, dropping the unit or damage
resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse. Midtronics is
not liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this
warranty. The warranty is void if owner attempts to disassemble the unit,
or to modify the cable assembly.
Service
To obtain service, purchaser should contact Midtronics for a Return Authorization number, and return the unit to Midtronics freight prepaid; Midtronics
will service the tester and reship. If Midtronics determines that the failure
was caused by misuse, alteration, accident, or abnormal condition of operation or handling, purchaser will be billed for the repaired product and unit
will be returned freight prepaid with freight charges added to the invoice.
Battery testers beyond the warranty period are subject to the repair charges
in effect at that time.
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